Welcome to the website of the Easingwold & District Art Society (EDAS)
EDAS is a non-profit making community organisation which promotes interest and participation in the visual arts, in and around the North Yorkshire market town of Easingwold. It has organised and run the Easingwold Art Exhibition, a popular and successful event, since 2004.
Annual October Art Fair 2020
Sat/Sun 17th/18th October - Galtres Centre, Easingwold
We will shortly have full details of this exciting event which hosts the Exhibition of original art work by local artists and bookable workshops.
However, we are thrilled to be able to confirm that Clare Dean has accepted our invitation to be ARTIST IN RESIDENCE throughout the weekend.
However, we are thrilled to be able to confirm that Clare Dean has accepted our invitation to be ARTIST IN RESIDENCE throughout the weekend.
Clare’s lively approach to using mixed media in her painting creates a hugely interesting textural finish to her art work. Her inspiration comes from the natural world and she often introduces plant life in her paintings.
Clare has always been interested in art and all things creative having tried her hand at a number of crafts including painting, sewing, knitting, patchwork, paper-making and sugar craft but has wanted to return to painting. In 2000 an opportunity arose when her twin sister was looking to expand her own photography business and suggested that she could sell Clare's art. Clare enrolled on a couple of one day silk painting courses and was captivated by the way paint moves on silk and, as most silk painters will report, was 'hooked'. In December 2000 she started her own business 'Clare's Creations', selling her original paintings, cards and prints at craft shows and national garden shows such as Harrogate Flower Show, Malvern Flower Show and Tatton Park Flower Show. She held an exhibition in 2003 with a fellow artist which was very successful and in 2007 she had a solo exhibition in Wetherby Town Hall.
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Clare describes herself as a mixed media artist. She is a member of Walton Group of Artists, who have an annual exhibition in Walton, where Clare was voted 'best in show' in 2007 and 2013. Primarily her work is inspired by strong colours and nature, using inks and acrylics with texture. In 2014 she helped set up Artists Around Wetherby Open Studios, which is now an annual event.
Her product range now consists of cards, prints, coasters and of course original works.
Clare's Creations was established in 2000 by Clare and is now an Art and Framing Business run by Clare and her husband Tim, who provides a bespoke picture framing service.
Her product range now consists of cards, prints, coasters and of course original works.
Clare's Creations was established in 2000 by Clare and is now an Art and Framing Business run by Clare and her husband Tim, who provides a bespoke picture framing service.
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Join the Friends of EDAS
Are you interested in visual art, any form? We'd love to meet anyone who could help us to promote art locally, especially amongst young people and beginners. We'd also welcome help raising the profile of the Easingwold Art Exhibitions and Easingwold Art Fair in the local community. We're always open to new ideas for future events.
A membership fee of £10 per individual or £15 per couple entitles Friends to invitations to Exhibition / Art Fair Previews and newsletters about EDAS activities. Contact Mary Weir at mformary@hotmail.com
A membership fee of £10 per individual or £15 per couple entitles Friends to invitations to Exhibition / Art Fair Previews and newsletters about EDAS activities. Contact Mary Weir at mformary@hotmail.com
Join the EDAS Committee
EDAS is always interested in welcoming new committed, enthusiastic members onto the committee. If you think you may be able to help with our objectives by joining the committee, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Lynda Bullus 01423 325955 or e-mail lynda.bullus@talktalk.net
